I have been enjoying a program called Four Rooms. This is a series in which people who believe they have a valuable artefact get a chance to sell it to four of the country's leading buyers. But, once they turn down an offer, there's no going back. This program resonates with me as part of my business involves working with voice overs and composers and as such I have been … [Read more...]
Ball Park Figures Please!
The No.1 question I get from enquiries about custom music and voice-over jobs is '"Can I have a ball park figure please?" Although a very fair question, it is difficult to answer on the spot. Part of me wants to be able to give them an answer there and then, however, in most cases it is impossible to do so from a single phone call or email. We can give estimates for some … [Read more...]
Stock Music at Stock Photography Prices!… What?
In recent years, royalty free stock photography has become very popular. With images for around $1, the service helps many who need cheap stock images for their projects. I am a big fan of this. However, it seems that this is now starting to become a worrying trend with certain stock music sites selling royalty free music tracks from $1. Why is this a problem? I guess you … [Read more...]
You Can Now Hire a Composer or Producer to write Custom Music!
At 20:30, 26th May 2008 the Composer Directory officially went live and opened its virtual doors. The Composer directory is a fresh approach to the conventional style of an online directory. You will not find huge lists of composers in alphabetical order. The Composer Directory, hosted on Media Music Now is concise and limited in numbers. Currently we have 42 registered … [Read more...]
BBC & Media City Inspire New Composer & Music Producer Directory
PRESS RELEASE From: Media Music Now Contact: Lee Pritchard Tel: +44 (0)845 652 2173 www.mediamusicnow.co.uk *** For Immediate Release *** MANCHESTER, UK, 13th May 2008 Media Music Now is about to launch a new service aimed at TV, Film and Digital Media professionals. The new service, known as ‘The Composer Directory’, is a select group of trusted music composers … [Read more...]